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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.82, 1,059.51 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.82, 1,059.51 and 335.97 is: 503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.82 : 1,059.51 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.82/1,059.51 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.82x = 1,059.51 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.82x = 355,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,964.83/706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.62

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